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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 387.96 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 387.96 and 176.25 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 387.96 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/387.96 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 387.96 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 68,377.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,377.95/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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